T. Vaiphei, J.

1. This bunch of writ petitions, which are inter-connected, were taken up together for hearing and are being disposed of by this common judgment.

2. In WP (C) No. 217 (SH) 2007 and WP (C) No. 218 (SH) 2007, the Petitioner is challenging the validity of the cancellation of the contract works for construction of "Provision of OTM ACCN for ARC at Shillong" and "Provision of OTM ACCN for 58 GTD Happy Valley at Shillong". Whereas WP (C) No. 217 (SH) 2007 and WP (C) No. 218 (SH) 2007 pertain to fresh tenders issued by the Respondent-authorities in connection with the aforesaid work orders.

3. The Petitioner was awarded by the Respondent-authorities the work order for the construction work titled as "Provision of OTM ACCN for ARC at Shillong". The period of completion of this construction work in terms of the tender notice dated 24.4.2003 was stipulated for 24 months from the date of handing over the site. However, in terms of the work order issued on 25.9.2004, the Respondent-authorities divided the construction work in three phases. The date of commencement of Phase-I and Phase-III was scheduled for 11.10.2004 whereas the dates of completion for Phase-I and Phase-II